Legal Cashier

Grassroots Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Cashier based in Macclesfield. This full-time role requires expertise in handling client and office account transactions while ensuring strict compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a Legal Cashier in a UK law firm, strong knowledge of the Proclaim case management system, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Excellent career progression

Supportive working environment

2.30pm finish on Friday

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK law firm as a Legal Cashier.
• Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules is essential.
• Proficiency in managing office account transactions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and post all client account transactions accurately.
• Complete daily account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Proven experience as a Legal Cashier

Strong working knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules

Proficiency in Proclaim case management system

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage workload independently

Tools

Proclaim case management system

Job description

Legal Cashier

Based in Macclesfield Full Time (37.5 hours p/w)

I am seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join my client's accounts team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and compliant handling of client and office account transactions in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and posting all client account transactions, including receipts, payments, bills and transfers.
• Completing daily account reconciliations.
• Always ensuring strict compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Preparing, processing, and posting bills in line with case progression.
• Managing transfers between client and office accounts.
• Handling all monies in and out of client accounts promptly and accurately.
• Supporting the wider accounts team with office account transactions as required.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records within Proclaim case management system.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes and reporting.
• Liaising with fee earners and support staff to resolve any accounts-related queries efficiently.
• Assisting with compliance audits and ensuring best practice financial management.

The Successful Candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Legal Cashier within a UK law firm.
• Strong working knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Proficiency in Proclaim case management system.
• Experience processing office account transactions (preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively across departments.
• The ability to proactively manage workload independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (in addition to bank)
• Excellent career progression
• Supportive and professional working environment
• 2.30pm finish on a Friday
• Salary: up to £30k DOE

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this role, if you do not hear from us within this time you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.